Radeon R9 M270X vs UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R9 M270X is positioned at rank #484 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M270X

#474

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2252%

#476

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2042%

#477

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2037%

#481

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1852%

#482

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1839%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

100%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

99%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

99%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#491

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#492

Radeon HD 6450A

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

98%

#493

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#494

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#495

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#497

Radeon HD 8180

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

#499

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M270X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M270X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N).

Insight	Radeon R9 M270X	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M270X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon R9 M270X Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M270X and UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Radeon R9 M270X

The Radeon R9 M270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,204 points.

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 450 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M270X scores 1,204 and the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) uses Gen. 12, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 24 (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
G3D Mark Score	1,204	1,200
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Gen. 12
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+2567%	24
Boost Clock	775 MHz+3%	750 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M270X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M270X draws 75W versus the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)'s 15W — a 133.3% difference. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M270X) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R9 M270X	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Perf/Watt	16.1	80.0+397%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M270X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.1 (Radeon R9 M270X) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)) — the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).